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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Jennifer Staple-Clark\; jstaple@uniteforsight.org
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: https://slate.unitefors
ight.org/register/GHIC2018.
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LOCATION:Yale University @ New Haven\, CT\, USA
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Pam CraigParker\; 207-662-7155\; craigp@mainehealth.org
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/basic.
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LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn @ Auburn\, ME 04210\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
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DTSTAMP:20190321T201028Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Pam CraigParker\; 207-662-7155\; craigp@mainehealth.org
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/basic.
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LOCATION:Union Bluff Meeting House @ York\, ME\, USA
SEQUENCE:0
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic
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UID:ai1ec-3709@www.mainepublichealth.org
DTSTAMP:20190321T201028Z
CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:MaineHealth Care at Home & Southern Maine Agency on Aging\; 207-396
-6578\; http://www.smaaa.org/
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Co-Occurring Collaborative Serving Maine\; 207.878.6170\; ccsme@ccs
me.org\; http://ccsme.org/events/change-attitudes-change-actions-and-champ
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
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nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
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e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
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e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
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d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
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Upcoming Eve
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The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now
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LOCATION:University of New England\, Alumni Hall @ 716 Stevens Ave\, Portla
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SEQUENCE:3704
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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letter Sign-up:

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CONTACT:Kittery Recreation Department\; (207) 439-3800\; https://www.kitter
ycommunitycenter.org/programming/adult-fitness
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: https://apm.activecommu
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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CONTACT:Southern Maine Area on Aging\; 207-396-6578\; http://www.smaaa.org/
events.html
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now
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LOCATION:Scarborough Public Library @ 48 Gorham Rd\, Scarborough\, ME 04074
\, USA
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SEQUENCE:3712
SUMMARY:Living Well with Chronic Pain
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s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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CATEGORIES:
CONTACT:Heather Drake\; (207) 773-2533\; heather@mainecancer.org\; https://
mainecancer.org/challenge-cancer-conference-2018
DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: https://mainecancer.org
/challenge-cancer-conference-2018.
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GEO:+43.857187;-70.099874
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn @ 5 Park St\, Freeport\, ME 04032\, USA
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
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nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
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nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
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ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
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$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
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e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
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d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
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Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
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e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://info.mghihp.edu/
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://info.mghihp.edu/
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
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– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
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e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
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The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
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ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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Upcoming Eve
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The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
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Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
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e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
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Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
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censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
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$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
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Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
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outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
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@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
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It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
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arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
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ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.nonprofitmai
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
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Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
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– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
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are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
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nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
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outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
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ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
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April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
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Upcoming Eve
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The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
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Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
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Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
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Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
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It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
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arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
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Upcoming Eve
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The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
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outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
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knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
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ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
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arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: https://mpha23.wildapri
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
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the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
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health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
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and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: https://www.cvent.com/e
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$30
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cvent.com/ev
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s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
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nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
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h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-2018-2019/even
t-summary-4c1fcada8f13484ca98a9cc41449a864.aspx.
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SEQUENCE:3896
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

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As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-2018-2019/even
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-2018-2019/even
t-summary-4c1fcada8f13484ca98a9cc41449a864.aspx.
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SEQUENCE:3902
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-2018-2019/even
t-summary-4c1fcada8f13484ca98a9cc41449a864.aspx.
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SEQUENCE:3904
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

News
letter Sign-up:

X-COST:$50
X-TICKETS-URL:http://www.cti-trainingmaine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-
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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
\, please send the following to mpha@mcd.org: Name of Event\, Short Descri
ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
n-up:Sign Up Now \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Tickets: http://www.cti-training
maine.org/events/tobacco-intervention-basic-skills-training-2018-2019/even
t-summary-4c1fcada8f13484ca98a9cc41449a864.aspx.
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06\, USA
SEQUENCE:3906
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information

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letter Sign-up:

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DESCRIPTION:Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and places.
As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and advise on critical pub
lic health challenges\, assuring that all Maine residents have the opportu
nity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their income or where they live
. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means we are responsive to
the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that responsibility seriously
. We believe we are only as healthy as the world around us. To that end\,
we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people and Maine’s places. Up
coming Events The following is a listing of events that might be of int
erest to those in Public Health. Agenda Agenda Mont
h April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 Collapse All
Expand All Apr 24 Wed Tobacco Intervention: Intensive S
kills Training for all healthcare professionals @ DoubleTree by Hilton\, S
outh Portland\, ME @ DoubleTree by Hilton Tickets Apr 24 @ 8:00 am
– Apr 25 @ 4:30 pm This two-day skills focused training will build on
knowledge gained in the Tobacco Intervention: Basic Skills Training. Parti
cipants will: Explore the value of a comprehensive tobacco use assessment
Learn to develop effective\, individualized treatment plans Discuss consi
derations for medication management Review relapse prevention strategies
Clinicians will also spend time building on common counseling skills used
in intensive tobacco treatment such as motivational interviewing and cogni
tive behavioral therapy. Prerequisite: Completion of the Tobacco Interve
ntion Basic Skills Training Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral
health\, health education and public health professionals Time: 8:00 am –
4:30 pm Registration Fee: $100 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.)
A limited number of scholarships are available. Continuing Education: Co
ntinuing Education Credits are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmain
e.org/home Read more May 16 Thu Tobacco Interventio
n: Basic Skills Training for all healthcare professionals @ Hampton Inn by
Hilton\, Presque Isle\, ME @ Hampton Inn by Hilton Tickets May 16
@ 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Join other healthcare professionals in this one-da
y training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to integrate bri
ef\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into current practice.
It has been well established that brief interventions can significantly i
ncrease quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence. Led by li
censed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how to use effec
tive\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when working with patie
nts or clients who use tobacco. Tobacco Intervention: The curriculum inclu
des: The Burden of Tobacco Use Tobacco Products & Vaping Evidence-based Q
uit Methods Motivational Engagement Strategies Tobacco Treatment Medicatio
ns The 5 A’s Brief Intervention Model Skills Training Prerequisite: Non
e Target Audience: All healthcare\, behavioral health\, health education
and public health professionals Time: 8:30 am – 4:00 pm Registration Fee:
$50 (Includes continental breakfast and lunch.) A limited number of schol
arships are available. Continuing Education: Continuing Education Credits
are available To Register: www.cti-trainingmaine.org/basic Read more
April – May 2019 Apr – May 2019 If you would like
to list an event on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)
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ption\, Web Link to the Event\, Registration Information Newsletter Sig
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Dedicated to assuring the health of Maine’s people and place
s.

As a statewide association\, we advocate\, act and ad
vise on critical public health challenges\, assuring that all Maine reside
nts have the opportunity to lead healthy lives\, regardless of their incom
e or where they live. We are not tied to a national agenda\, which means w
e are responsive to the needs of Maine’s communities and we take that resp
onsibility seriously. We believe we are only as healthy as the world aroun
d us. To that end\, we work hard to assure the health of Maine’s people an
d Maine’s places.

Upcoming Eve
nts

The following is a listing of events that might be of interes
t to those in Public Health.

Join other healthcare professionals in
this one-day training to learn more about nicotine addiction and how to i
ntegrate brief\, evidence-based tobacco treatment interventions into curre
nt practice. It has been well established that brief interventions can sig
nificantly increase quit attempts and lead to long term tobacco abstinence
. Led by licensed healthcare professionals\, participants will learn how
to use effective\, motivational strategies and gain confidence when workin
g with patients or clients who use tobacco.

If you would like to list an ev
ent on our website (a free service for current MPHA members)\, please send
the following to mpha@mcd.org:
Name of Event\, Short Description\, Web
Link to the Event\, Registration Information